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This is crazy. Nature can be brutal--

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Watch Golden Eagles Toss Mountain Goats off Cliffs [VIDEO] We knew golden eagles were brutal hunters, but damn. The way these birds of prey hunt mountain goats is pretty ruthless. You crazy, nature.

Recent Additions to http://startmyhunt.com

1. Digital Hot Spots to upload to your GPS or overlay in Google Earth Pro

2. Find the GMU that matches your hunting style and preferences.

Guide to Elk Hunting - Start My Hunt Research GMUs, review elk hunting strategies, purchase elk hunting maps, find elk hot spots, analyze statistics, and view statewide elk range maps.

I have updated the Forest Service roads to reflect the current 2015 conditions. This also means that for some areas, the elk hunting "Hot Spots" have been revised.

Don't Forget. The application deadline for the Colorado Big Game Draw process is April 7th.

Special offer--Order any map, DVD, or digital file within the next two weeks and receive a 15% discount plus free shipping. The only catch is you need to call me to place your order--720-224-3822. Mike

Digital files are now available to upload to your GPS or display as overlays in Google Earth. These files will be available as ESRI shapefiles to upload to a GPS, KMZ files to use in Google Earth, and a text file containing the X, Y coordinates for all the center points of the elk hunting hot spots within the GMU you specify. You will also receive the digital GMU boundaries for the entire state of Colorado and the land ownership files (BLM, USFS, and CPW) for your GMU.

Would you like to upload all the elk hunting hot spots in Colorado to your GPS or overlay KMZ files in Google Earth? I will be making the center points of all the hot spots west of I-25 available within the next couple of days as digital files. They can ordered by your GMU of interest.

Are you thinking about trying elk hunting in a new GMU this next year but are not sure which one to choose. I have now completed a report of all the GMUs west of I-25 that may help aid you in making a decision. Visit http://startmyhunt.com/find-gmu/ to receive your personalized report.

We will be at the International Sportsmen's Expo in Denver January 15th - 18th. If you have any questions about the products offered through the website, this would be a good time to get them answered and also see firsthand what the maps look like. We will be offering all of our products at discounted prices, so it is a good time to stock up.

Find Your GMU

If you have never hunted elk in Colorado, or even if you have but are looking for a new area, how do you know which GMU is the right one for you based on your individual preferences? Are you interested in hunting in wilderness areas, or would you prefer a GMU that has designated ATV trails? Heavily forested or open meadowed? Opportunities for solitude away from roads or just a place to set up camp and kick back for a few days? I can help you find your GMU.

I have developed a system that can answer these questions and find the GMU that fits your needs. By filling in the fields below, I will send you a GMU report that ranks each GMU based upon your choices. While other sites may offer summaries of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife data for $50 – $100, I also take into account other factors that are not offered anywhere else. Give it a try and see what you think.

At this time, I have not completed all the tables necessary to generate the results based on the answers you provide. However, before I take on this task, I would like to see the level of interest to determine if this is something that can help you decide which GMU matches your preferences. If you would like me to continue with this quest, simply like this post or complete the online survey on my website. If there is enough interest, I will create the tables and make them available.

Find your GMU - Colorado - Start My Hunt Need help finding the right GMU to hunt for elk in Colorado? I have designed a system that will select your GMU based on the characteristics you find important.

Elk Hunting Ethics

Just to give you some background, I have been hunting elk in Colorado for close to 35 years now, and I believe that there are three values that need to be passed on to the next generation of hunters–Respect, Reverence, and Ethics. I have shot one 5 point bull in this time, but the biggest “trophy” I have shot was a big cow that forced me to get another freezer. Hunting is about getting out into the woods and spending quality time with family/friends and not really worrying about whether or not you have something to hang on the wall or even if you put anything in the freezer.

Respect–When you go out into the woods for your elk hunt, you need to look around you and appreciate the beauty that is all around you. Look at the squirrel middens, the Gray Jay flying around, the way the trees are growing in a particular area, the vegetation under your feet, and most importantly the clues the elk are leaving behind. The areas that most elk hunters hike into are the places that the large majority of people have not been. Treat these areas and the wildlife you encounter with the respect they deserve.

Reverance–Whether you shoot a big bull or a cow/calf, you should step back and give thanks to whatever belief system you have for the gift in front of you. This was once a living animal, and as such, should be treated with dignity. Please take care of the meat and do not waste any edible part of the elk.

Ethics
1.Follow the law.
2.Respect your fellow hunters.
3.Leave no trace behind.
4.Do not do something stupid that will get you written about in the news and give a bad name to all of the other hunters out there who are observing the guidelines above.

Remember, it is about the adventure. A time away from your job, a time to relax, and a time to reconnect with the beauty of nature around you. For me, it is not about the taking, but rather the completeness that I feel after having spent some time in the beauty of nature and the awe that I feel for the greatness of the outdoors.

Many new pages on the website to check out--
http://startmyhunt.com/about/
http://startmyhunt.com/elk-hunting-tips-tricks/
http://startmyhunt.com/how-to-use-elk-tracker-maps/

About | Start My Hunt About I was born and raised in Colorado and I have been elk hunting in the state for nearly 35 years. I attended Colorado State University where I attained a degree in Natural Resource Management. This degree introduced me to courses in geographic information systems, botany, dendrology (study of…